Again, you’re under no obligation to do these, though you’ll likely cross off these objectives naturally anyway: These goals include raising 1,000 Denars (Calradic currency), having a party size of 20 or more, recruiting at least one companion, and reaching Clan Rank 1.

Conveniently enough, they’re all bundled into your first post-tutorial quest which can be viewed in your journal. Wherever you decide to go, there are a handful of initial milestones that will help you get a better foothold in the game. Or, if you’d like, you can wander Calradia, plying your trade as a mercenary or becoming a successful merchant. Just because you hail from Aserai or Sturgia doesn’t mean you have to serve them you can win favour with any of the game’s six major factions regardless of your origin. From here you’re free to go wherever you choose, regardless of which culture your character is aligned to.